Houseless & Runaway Youth Services

New Avenues ALBA

470 SE 165th Ave., Portland, OR 97233 | for immediate assistance while experiencing homelessness: 503-224-4598

for more information or referrals: 971-754-4350

For youth ages 9-17 who are at-risk of or experiencing housing instability. The program offers community-and site-based case management, family mediation and reunification support, in-reach to schools and response to law enforcement, crisis intervention and short-term emergency housing menu, basic needs and transportation, client assistance, resource referral and navigation.

New Avenues for Youth

314 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

503-224-4339 | Monday-Saturday 9:00am-10:00am, Monday Wednesday Saturday 1:00pm-6:00pm, Tuesday Thursday Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm and 5:00pm-6:00pm

Program offering drop-in day services, education, job training, supportive housing, counseling, and a sexual and gender minority youth resource center for homeless and runaway youth aged 16-24.

JANUS Youth Access Center

1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 97205

503-432-3986 | every day, 9am-5pm

The single point of entry for homeless youth ages 14 to 24 seeking services, youth younger than 17 are referred to Harry’s Mother. Youth seeking services have immediate access to basic needs and safe shelter off the streets. Screenings can be accommodated 365 days of the year between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm.

Porch Light/Street Light/Yellow Brick Road Shelters

1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, Oregon 9720

503-222-5933 | Monday-Saturday 9:00pm-8:45am Sunday 9:00pm-12:00am

30-bed crisis shelter for homeless youth ages 15 to 23 in need of immediate shelter, Porch Light provides nourishing meals, shower and laundry facilities and 15 nights of safe shelter each month for youth working to secure permanent housing.